If you are planning on doing a research project consider using FINDS (Focus, Investigate, Note, Develop, and Score) http://www.sunlink.ucf.edu/finds/

FINDS The Florida Research Model also offers the users free downloadable research organizers. The Diggity Dog research organizer is designed for upper elementary, and middle school students, while the Curious Cat research organizer can be used for middle, and high school students.

Also, check out the FINDS online resources at: http://www.sunlink.ucf.edu/finds/onlineRes.html\
The FINDS online resources compliment the research orgamnizers by directing the student to web sites, which can assist them when questions arise.